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G. G., aged 36, of Fieldgate Mansions, was admitted to Maitland Sanatorium on
November 27th, 1913, where she remained for 11 weeks. She gained 10 lbs. in
weight and her temperature was normal on her discharge. Her walking and
working capacity were good. Dry crepitations were heard over the left apex. The
cough was very slight and no Tubercle Bacilli were found in the sputum. She made
excellent progress at the Sanatorium but dispensary care was advised.
Infantile Mortality.
917 infants died under one year of age, which corresponds to a death rate of 112
per 1,000 births. This number is 29 less than in the previous year.
236 belonged to the Limehouse District, or at the rate of 130 per 1,000
births;
171 belonged to St. George-in-the-East, or at the rate of 117 per 1,000
births ;
348 belonged to Mile End Old Town, or at the rate of 104 per 1,000 births;
162 belonged to the Whitechapel District, or at the rate of 102 per 1,000
births.
The infantile mortality for the whole Borough was 112 per 1,000 births,
while that for the whole of London was 105 per 1,000 births.
Deaths of Illegitimate Children.
There were 57 deaths of illegitimate children under one year of age during the
year, or at the rate of 370 per 1,000 illegitimate births.
11 belonged to the Limehouse District, or at the rate of 366 per 1,000
illegitimate births;
6 belonged to St. George-in-the-East, or at the rate of 187 per 1,000
illegitimate births;
26 belonged to Mile End Old Town, or at the rate of 464 per 1,000 illegitimate
births;
14 belonged to the Whitechapel District, or at the rate of 388 per 1,000
illegitimate births.
Copy of Report submitted to the General Purposes
and Staff Committee on Infantile Mortality, with
special reference to the appointment of a
Female Health Visitor for the District of St.
George-in-the-East.
Acting on the instructions of the above Committee I reported on the infantile
mortality in the Borough and the appointment of a Female Health Visitor for the
district of St. George-in-the-East.